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trailboss · Newbie

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Lexie · Senior Member

Hi, Trailboss,

Welcome. What would you like to know about AA? It's been a lifesaver for those of us here.

SUSIE · Senior Member

Welcome trailboss......sit down, grab a cup of coffee and read on. Lots of wisdom here!

Aquaman · MIP Old Timer

Welcome, Trailboss!

You used great courage admitting your alcoholism and reaching out to a recovery community.

I have a few questions...
How are you feeling? Any withdrawals or heebie-jeebies?
Alcohol detox can be potentially deadly. I want to make sure that you're not seeking us out if you should be in a hospital.

Have you attended any AA meetings in the face-to-face world?
They are easy to find.
http://www.aa.org/lang/en/meeting_finder.cfm?origpage=29
Just enter your zipcode.

What actions have you taken so far to stop drinking or get sober?

Any other drug problems?
I do, and I am finding it incredibly helpful to keep my doctor informed of my progress and issues in sobriety, as well as utilizing other psychotherapy.

Peace,
Rob

pinkchip · MIP Old Timer

Welcome Trailboss...could be that you have just come to the best decision you have ever made

jonijoni1 · MIP Old Timer

Hi Trailboss, and Welcome!! aww

Best thing I can recommend is to "pull up a chair", and start reading others' posts. Introduce yourself and let us get to know a little about you, as much as you are comfortable with. This is a great place to share our experience, strangth and hope with how to cope with the various things that we face while trying to get and stay sober through AA. It does not take the place of real-life face-to-face ("F2F") AA meetings, but it can help you in many ways and is a nice supplement to recovery through AA.

I am a true alcoholic--- drinking has affected my mind, body, relationships and attitudes. I need F2F AA meetings and the support of AA people in my life. But there are times when I am not at a meeting and I need to talk, or just to come here and see what is going on with everyone else. Sometimes I can offer some support to another person here. We get to know eachother here like "family", and we welcome you to it.

Looking forward to getting to know you, Trailboss. Feel free to share with us anything and any time you like. We were all "new" at one time and we are here to help the present newcomers just like you!!
smile

joni

StPeteDean · MIP Old Timer

Hi Trailboss, welcome to the board, you're in the right place. Good luck in your new journey
in sobriety.

Reffner · Senior Member

Welcome. Glad your found us!

Brian

Jerry F · MIP Old Timer

Aloha trailboss...Glad you are here...some basics? It's a mind and mood
altering chemical and I'm powerless over it. Familiar? I didn't learn that
in a drinking institution, family group, TV commercial, booze label or any
where else I use to go find it at. I learned that little...huge...bit or info
from inside recovery. I also learned that it was most of the reason why
my skin had a yellowish-green hue to it also. Stick around there is sooo
much more to learn and some of it will apply to you. Keep coming back.
Have you taken the assessment yet or are you otherwise convinced? smile

happycamper · MIP Old Timer

Welcome Trailboss , glad you are here

I would suggest finding AA meetings in your area and begin to attend. Ppl there should make you feel very comfortable and after awhile you will begin to feel right at home .

Id also suggest getting a big book of Alcoholics Anonymous and reading it.

Keep coming back here ... if you feel up to it, share a little about yourself and give us the chance to possibly help you.

Theres no shame in being an alcoholic. There is shame tho in being one, knowing it and not doing anything about it.

Larry_H · MIP Old Timer

Welcome Trailboss to a place called "HOPE" grab a chair and join us in sobriety

Larry,
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A drink will only make a situation worse, never ever better.

TwelveSteps · Senior Member

Welcome! Please feel free to ask anything.

I didn't know anything about AA either. I was fortunate to have an ex who had been in the program and who stayed on the phone with me for 4 hours that first day and told me everything I wanted to know about before my first meeting. We've all been there. There are no stupid questions.

I've made a ton of sober friends in the program and now really enjoy going to meetings. It's scary at first, but I have confidence you can do it.

GG

Just Toni · MIP Old Timer

Good Sunday Morning,

Welcome!

We are here 24/7, any questions, sharing any thoughts, that is what we do in our "WE" Program that you are now a part of..

Hugs, it must have taken courage to begin, good for you!!!
Toni

Wren · Senior Member

Welcome to MIP Trailboss. Kudos to you for taking this first step to learning about AA, alcoholism and what we do to help us stay sober. Please share whatever you need to, and reading the "archives" may help give you some insights into AA while you're getting your land legs. Glad to have you aboard! be well, Chris

MarcLacroix · Senior Member

Hi;
I'm Marc and I'm alcoholic.
There is a fine bunch of drunks in this place.
Relax and if you have questions don't be afraid to ask.

Marc

Dave Harm · Senior Member

Hi Trailboss,

Welcome and I hope you enjoy your journey

Dave